English word origin

Etymology of envie

From en- + vie.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

verb

To vie; to emulate; to strive.

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From en- + vie.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

A strong desire or craving, especially for (a particular kind of) food.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from French envie (“urge, craving”). Doublet of envy.

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Borrowed-form mentionenviefr
Doublet mentionenvyen

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